Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 87: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 87 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), LEE, C.. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to HRE, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Angus McKelvey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HRE, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.